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End-Of-Life Discussions

9/11/11 – When I was a resident working in the intensive care unit (the ICU), one of my responsibilities was to communicate with the family members of my patients. However, an intensive…Read More

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Only Three Ways To Die

8/9/09 – “The absolute truth?” Emily (not her real name) said, tears sliding down her red, swollen cheeks. “It was a relief.” She wasn’t referring to being fired from a job she…Read More